Chapter 208: Termination Fee

"Pay the compensation?" Amelia echoed, squinting in disbelief.

"It's in your employment contract," Catherine stated coolly, a small sinister smile hanging off her lips. "If you resign from your post without providing a three-month advance notice, you will need to pay the compensation fee. It's written here."

She pulled out the employment contract Amelia had signed, pointing to the line.

"Mr. Sullivan here agreed to pay the compensation fee," Catherine said. "What will your choice be?"

"This is ridiculous!" Amelia yelled. "I am not the one who wants to resign from my post."

"You don't understand the picture here," Catherine said. She stood up, her palms pressed against the table while her manicured nails clicked against the surface. "There is no longer any post to speak of. Matteo is no longer the CEO of X'el. Aiden is."

"And Aiden needs a secretary."